Applications are now open for an experienced director to join the council-controlled organisation (CCO) Te Manawataki o Te Papa Limited (TMoTPL) Board.
TMoTPL is Tauranga City Council's CCO responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of infrastructure, civic and transport major projects across the city, supporting Tauranga's growth and enhancing community wellbeing.
The appointment will commence in November 2026 and follows the recent expansion of TMoTPL's responsibilities to include the delivery of major transport projects across Tauranga.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says Tauranga’s continued growth is creating new opportunities for the city, while increasing the need for strong governance and strategic leadership for Council’s CCOs.
"As Tauranga continues to grow and evolve, it is critical that we have the right governance in place to support long-term planning and delivery.
“The scale and complexity of the opportunities and challenges ahead for Te Manawataki o Te Papa require strong oversight, sound judgement, and the appropriate governance expertise around the Board table,” says Mayor Mahé.
TMoTPL’s responsibilities include the Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct (with the completed upgrade to Toi Tauranga Art Gallery and the fit-out to the Council’s new civic administration building at 90 Devonport Road, and the practical completion of the new library and community hub), and the following major transport projects that are underway including Tauriko West Enabling Works, Cameron Road Stage 2, Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay, and Connecting Mount Maunganui.
The TMoTPL Board provides governance and strategic oversight across this programme, ensuring the effective delivery of these major projects.
TMoTPL Chair Kim Wallace says the CCO is focused on maintaining strong governance and effective leadership to maximise long-term outcomes for the Tauranga community.
"Both the Council and the Board are seeking an experienced director with a proven background in transport infrastructure governance, strong commercial acumen, expertise in contract management, and the ability to contribute independent thinking and robust scrutiny.
"This role will shape and influence some of the city's most significant projects for many years to come," says Kim Wallace.
Applications and next steps
Applications close on Friday 21 August 2026, with shortlisting and interviews expected to take place during September 2026.
Find out more information and apply online.
View the Council's Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy (369kb pdf)
Note this appointment is intended to take place from end of 2026 to June 2030. While this is not a three-year tenure as per the Council’s Appointment Policy, this longer tenure is to accommodate the Board’s succession planning and the major transport projects programme.